SNFs ‘significantly reduced’ occupational, physical therapy use following PDPM
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 15, 2022
The Patient Driven Payment Model led to a “significant reduction” in occupational and physical therapy minutes in its first few months of implementation, a new study has found. The results reinforce...
PEPPER’s pause doesn’t wipe out prospects for nursing home self-monitoring
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 06, 2024
Federal regulators have suspended a key tool used by some nursing homes for internal auditing, but experts cautioned providers not to let the stoppage hinder their compliance efforts.
McKnight’s earns top honors for design, digital and writing
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 27, 2018
The editorial staff of McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has added to its long history of editorial excellence in national journalism competitions.
After 55 years, the Guys have it: Kentucky SNF surprises couple with wedding ceremony, celebration
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2022
A Kentucky nursing home resident and her husband finally got the wedding of their dreams more than 55 years after they first recited their vows.
Economic uncertainty threatens recent state Medicaid gains
By
Joe Bush
Oct 26, 2022
Uncertainty around federal and state healthcare funding outlined by the Kaiser Family Foundation Tuesday could add to provider woes as the nation emerges from the worst of the pandemic.
Time to revamp Medicaid
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2012
As this goes to press, many of the nation’s governors are sorting out a major Medicaid decision: Take the money or run.
OIG fraud report portends more challenges for skilled nursing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 17, 2023
An annual report outlining state fraud control activities in the nation’s Medicaid facilities portends a challenging year ahead for nursing homes.
Providers set to pursue Medicaid and tort reforms
Jan 15, 2004
When President Bush signed the sweeping Medicare reform bill in December, the Republican party lauded it as a domestic victory, perfectly timed for 2004 election year momentum. During election years, Congressional...
The best columns of 2021 on mcknights.com
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 21, 2021
With December nearing its end, we took the opportunity to see which blog postings at mcknights.com were the most popular with McKnight’s Long-Term Care News readers in 2020. This list details some of...
Expanded coverage for caregiver training in final physician fee schedule cheered
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 15, 2023
Provider groups and therapists are hailing a new and broader-than-expected opportunity to bill for caregiver training under codes finalized in the 2024 physician fee schedule.